Long Wharf Theatre News

Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, continues its Second Stage Season this spring with a unique production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar playing March 23 - April 11 in Germantown for nine public performances only.

Long Wharf Theatre will finish their Educators' Laboratory Mini-Institute March 21 in an effort to continue to provide teachers with innovative classroom techniques.

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3, the latest class to be unveiled in the sinfully funny Late Nite series, comes to and end at the State Theatre's Acopian Ballroom March 21st.

A world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy Emma by Artistic Director Michael Bloom will end its run at the Cleveland Play House on March 21st.

In an effort to continue to provide teachers with innovative classroom techniques, Long Wharf Theatre is hosting the first Educators' Laboratory Mini-Institute March 19-21.

The American Conservatory Theater Master of Fine Arts Program presents Glen Berger's inventive play O Lovely Glowworm, or Scenes of Great Beauty, directed by Alex Harvey.

Linda Powell will play the role of Christine in Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein's adaptation of A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen. The show will run on the Mainstage, located at 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven, from April 28 through May 23.

In an effort to continue to provide teachers with innovative classroom techniques, Long Wharf Theatre is hosting the first Educators' Laboratory Mini-Institute March 19-21.

Tisa Chang, Artistic Producing Director of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre continues its 33rd season with CHING CHONG CHINAMAN, a satirical new comedy by Lauren Yee directed by May Adrales.

Long Wharf Theatre will present No Child..., written and performed by Nilaja Sun, directed by Hal Brooks, March 17 through April 18, 2010 on Stage II.

The 'Glass Menagerie' star talks about acting and her newer profession, directing, in the first part of our Women's History Month series.

Making its Midwest premiere in the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. and Dr. Bob is an inspirational, gripping and timely story about the men and their wives whose relationships pioneered the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous and the creation of Al-Anon.

Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with its production of No Child ... , running on Stage II from March 17 through April 18, will host a display of forthright self-portraits from local middle and elementary school children.

Long Wharf Theatre will present No Child..., written and performed by Nilaja Sun, directed by Hal Brooks, March 17 through April 18, 2010 on Stage II. Peformance times are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3p.m. and 8p.m., and Sundays at 2p.m. and 7p.m. Tickets are $30-$65.

Long Wharf Theatre will present No Child…, written and performed by Nilaja Sun, directed by Hal Brooks, March 17 through April 18, 2010 on Stage II.

Ana Reeder, Mark Nelson and Tim Hopper have joined the cast of Long Wharf Theatre's upcoming production of Henrik Ibsen's A Dolls House, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3, the latest class to be unveiled in the sinfully funny Late Nite series, comes to the State Theatre's Acopian Ballroom Tuesday, March 16th - Sunday, March 21st. Show times are Tues - Fri 7:30 PM and Sat & Sun 2 PM & 6 PM.

The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, the Founding Sponsor of the Festival, today announced its remaining out-of-competition feature film selections in the Encounters, Discovery, Cinemania and Spotlight sections. The Festival will take place from April 21 to May 2, 2010 in lower Manhattan, offering audiences film screenings, conversations and an array of free community events. As previously announced, the 2010 film selection encompasses feature films from 38 different countries, including 45 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 14 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres and 12 New York Premieres.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers, the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway company known for its productions that integrate able-bodied actors with artists with disabilities, presents the world premiere of Kate Moira Ryan's BASS FOR PICASSO -- a new play about five New Yorkers, including a physically disabled food writer for The New York Times, whose secrets are exposed during a memorable dinner party -- with previews to begin April 17 prior to its official press opening May 2 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Ike Schambelan directs.